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HKTS 2 Home Theater & Music Speaker SystemOWNER’S MANUAL

0127CSK - HK TS2_ENG.qxp:29515_HKTS2_English 18/03/09 16:07 Side 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction

4 Rear Panel Connections

6 Speaker Placement

7 Mounting Options

8 Speaker Connections

12 Operation

12 Volume

12 Additional Bass Adjustments

13 Troubleshooting

14 Specifications

Table of Contents

Typographical ConventionsIn order to help you use this manual, certain conventions have been used.

Example – (bold type) indicates a specific control or rear-panel connection on the subwoofer

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a control or switch position on the subwoofer

� – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel control or connection on the subwoofer

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group International2, Route de Tours72500 Château-du-Loir,FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the product described in thisowner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards:

EN 61000-6-3:2001

EN 61000-6-1:2001

EN 55013:2001

EN 55020:2002

EN 61000-3-2:2000

EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001

EN 60065:2002

Jurjen AmsterdamHarman Kardon Europe

03/09


INTRODUCTION 3

Introduction

IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Harman KardonHKTS 2, with which you’re about to begin manyyears of listening enjoyment. The HKTS 2 hasbeen custom-designed to provide all the excitement and power of the music and cinemaexperience in your own living room.

While sophisticated electronics and state-of-the-art speaker components are hard at work withinthe HKTS 2, hookup and operation are simple.Color-keyed cables and connections, and simplecontrols make the HKTS 2 easy to use.

To obtain maximum enjoyment from your newmusic and home theater speaker system, weurge you to take a few minutes to read throughthis manual. This will ensure that connections toyour receiver or preamp/processor and amplifieror other external devices are made properly. Inaddition, a few minutes spent learning the func-tions of the various controls will enable you totake advantage of all the power and refinementthe HKTS 2 is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, itsinstallation or operation, please contact yourdealer, the best local source of information.

Description and FeaturesThe HKTS 2 is a three-piece home theater speaker system that includes a 10-inch, 200-watt, bass-reflex powered subwoofer; twoidentical, 2-way dual-driver satellite speakers foruse in the left and right front speaker positions;shelf stands and wall-mount brackets for thetwo satellites; and all of the speaker cables youneed to connect your speakers to your receiveror preamp/processor and amplifier. The speakercables and speakers all use a color-coding system to conform to the CEA standard. Thecolor-coding system minimizes confusion, especially when the HKTS 2 system is used witha Harman Kardon receiver.

The HKTS 2 subwoofer is easy to connect to yoursystem, since it’s equipped with a special sub-woofer input for use with equipment that has adedicated subwoofer connection that carries alow-frequency output. It also includes stereospeaker-level inputs and outputs for connectionto older receivers and processors that do nothave a line-level subwoofer output. Other con-veniences include a level control, high-cut (low-pass) filter switch and phase switch forfine-tuning bass response to suit your listeningenvironment and taste, and an efficient Triggerswitching system that automatically switches theunit from Standby mode to Active mode.

Shelf stands and wall-mount brackets are includ-ed for the satellite speakers, and optional HTFS 2floor stands are available separately from yourHarman Kardon dealer.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiv-er fifty years ago. With state-of-the-art featuresand time-honored circuit designs, the HKTS 2 isa perfect complement to a Harman Kardonreceiver or any home theater system.

■ Complete 2.1 home theater and musicspeaker system

■ Speakers are magnetically shielded forplacement near video monitors

■ Fully color-coded cables and connections simplify setup

■ Both line- and speaker-level inputs foruse with most audio components

■ Subwoofer input offers superior-qualitybass reproduction when used with anydigital audio system that incorporatesbass management or programmablecrossovers

Included

One powered subwoofer

Two satellites for left,right and surrounds, with color-key stickers(shown with includedshelf stands attached)

Two wall-mount brackets

One RCA cable for connection to subwoofer(purple)

Two 6-meter speaker cables for connection tofront satellites (red and white)


4 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections

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� Subwoofer-Level Control: Volume may be adjusted using the Subwoofer-LevelControl. Turn the control clockwise to increasethe subwoofer’s volume, or counterclockwise todecrease it.

� High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch: Plac-ing this switch in the ON position activates cir-cuitry that cuts out all audio input signals above120Hz. This allows the subwoofer to focus itspower on reproducing the low-frequency portionof the signal, avoiding inefficiency and distortion. Engage this filter when using theSpeaker-Level Inputs �, or when using theLine-Level Full-Range Inputs �, unless yourreceiver or processor processes its line-level output using a low-pass filter. The filter has noeffect when the Sub Input � is used.

� Trigger Input: Some receivers or soundprocessors have a Trigger Output that sends asignal to the subwoofer to switch on or off. Ifyour receiver has such a Trigger Output, connectit here. When placed in the AUTO position, andwhen the Master Power Switch � is turnedon, the subwoofer will automatically turn itselfon or place itself in the Standby mode, depending on the status of your receiver orprocessor. When this switch is placed in the ONposition, the subwoofer will remain on, whetheror not it is receiving an audio signal.

An LED located on top of the subwoofer indicates whether the subwoofer is in the On orstandby state when used with the TriggerOn/Off Switch � in the AUTO position. TheLED is lit blue to indicate that the subwoofer isreceiving an audio signal and is turned on, andthe LED is lit amber to indicate that no signal isbeing received and the subwoofer is in Standbymode.

When the Trigger On/Off Switch � is in theON position, the LED will be lit blue, whether ornot an audio signal is present.

When the Master Power Switch � is turnedoff, the LED goes dark, no matter which positionthe Trigger On/Off Switch � is in.

� � �

� �

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Subwoofer-Level ControlHigh-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter SwitchTrigger InputPhase Switch

Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) InputLine-Level Full-Range InputsSpeaker-Level OutputsSpeaker-Level Inputs

Master Power SwitchAC Power Cord


REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 5

Rear Panel Connections

Phase Switch: This switch determineswhether the subwoofer’s piston-like actionmoves in and out in phase with the main speak-ers. If the speakers were to play out of phase,the sound waves produced by the subwooferwould be cancelled out, reducing bass response.This phenomenon depends in part on the rela-tive placement of the speakers in the room. Inmost cases, the Phase Switch should beleft in the NORMAL position. However, it doesno harm to experiment with the Phase Switch, and you may leave it in the position thatmaximizes bass response.

� Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB) Input: Con-nect the subwoofer output of a receiver withdigital surround sound decoding, such as Dolby*Digital or DTS®, to this input. This input bypassesthe subwoofer’s internal crossover circuitry, andshould only be used with a filtered signal. If yourreceiver does not have digital decoding, youshould use the Line-Level Full-Range Inputs� instead.

� Line-Level Full-Range Inputs: Connectthe line-level subwoofer output or preamp out-put(s) of your receiver or amplifier to theseinputs. If your receiver does not have a separatesubwoofer output, use a Y-adapter (not supplied)to bridge the receiver’s preamp output to themain amp input for that channel, and connectthe long end of the adapter to the correspon-ding line-level input on the subwoofer. If yourreceiver has only a single subwoofer output, youmay connect it to either the left or right line-level input on the subwoofer, and no Y-adapter isneeded.

Speaker-Level Outputs: If you are usingthe Speaker-Level Inputs � on the subwoofer, you should connect these binding-post terminals to your front left and right speak-ers, remembering to maintain polarity by con-necting the (+) terminal on the subwoofer to the(+) terminal on the speaker, and the (–) terminalon the subwoofer to the (–) terminal on thespeaker. If you are not using the Speaker-LevelInputs �, then connect your front left andright speakers directly to your receiver or amplifier. See pages 9 through 12 for furtherinformation on speaker connections.

� Speaker-Level Inputs: Connect thesebinding-post terminals to the main left and rightspeaker terminals of your receiver or amplifier, ifyour receiver or amplifier does not have a line-level subwoofer output. Remember to maintainpolarity by connecting the (+) terminal on thereceiver/amplifier to the (+) terminal on the sub-woofer, and the (–) terminal on the receiver/amplifier to the (–) terminal on the subwoofer.

� Master Power Switch: Place this switch inthe “•” position to power-on the subwoofer. Thesubwoofer will then be either in the Standbymode or completely on, depending on the position of the Trigger On/Off Switch �.

� AC Power Cord: Make sure to plug this cord into an active, unswitched electrical outletfor proper operation of the subwoofer. The cord should not be plugged into the accessory outlets found on some audio components.


6 SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Speaker Placement

Color-Coding SystemThe HKTS 2 uses the channel color-coding system established by the Consumer ElectronicsAssociation to make setting up your home theater speaker system as easy as possible. Yoursystem includes a set of colored stickers thatmay be placed near the speaker terminals ofeach of the two satellite speakers according tothe key below. (The powered subwoofer isalready color-coded for you.)

Front Speakers

The front speakers should be placed the samedistance from each other as they are from thelistening position. They should be placed atabout the same height from the floor as the listeners’ ears will be, or they may be angledtoward the listeners.

Subwoofer

The low-frequency material reproduced by thesubwoofer is mostly omnidirectional, and thisspeaker may be placed in a convenient locationin the room. However, the best reproduction ofbass will be heard when the subwoofer is placedin a corner along the same wall as the frontspeakers. Experiment with subwoofer placementby temporarily placing the subwoofer in the listening position and moving around the roomuntil the bass reproduction is best. Place thesubwoofer in that location.

Satellites

The satellite speakers may be placed on a shelf.

They may be wall-mounted using the suppliedbrackets.

Speaker Sticker (or Terminal)Position and Cable Color

Front Left WhiteFront Right RedSubwoofer (LFE) Purple

White Red Purple

White Red


MOUNTING OPTIONS 7

Wall-MountingUnscrew the bolt that attaches the black shelfstand to the bottom of the speaker. Store thestand and bolt in a safe place in case they areneeded for a future installation.

Mount the wall-bracket attachment plate on thewall in the desired location.

If possible, position the speakers so that themounting screws (not included; use size #8) maybe installed directly into a wooden wall stud. If that is not possible, use optional wall anchorsthat are rated to support at least twenty-fivepounds. The customer is responsible forproper selection and use of mountinghardware, available through hardwarestores, to properly and safely wall-mountthe speakers.

Referring to the speaker connection instructionson pages 8 through 11, thread the appropriatespeaker cable through the opening in the bottom of the attachment plate, and thenthrough the back of the bracket as shown in thediagram.

The bracket has two openings on top: a roundscrew hole, and an arc-shaped opening in frontof it. The speaker cable should be threadedthrough the arc-shaped opening, not the screwhole.

Attach the bracket to the wall plate by insertingthe tab at the top of the attachment plate intothe slot on top of the bracket and snapping thebracket onto the attachment plate.

Thread the cable through the round opening inthe terminal cover, and then insert the speakerwires into the terminals on the underside of thespeaker, remembering to observe the correctpolarity (see page 8).

Place the terminal cover over the opening on theunderside of the speaker so that it fits flushagainst the speaker and covers the terminals,with its round opening exposing the threadedinsert. The bracket fits through the round open-ing in the terminal cover.

Insert the supplied bracket bolt up through thebottom of the bracket and terminal cover, andscrew it into the threaded insert on the under-side of the speaker. The bolt should be snug, butnot so tight as to prevent the bracket from pivoting.

The wall-mounted speaker may be pivoted fromside to side; however, the bracket is notdesigned to tilt up or down, and attempting totilt it will damage the bracket and possibly thewall, which would not be covered by your warranty.

Wall

23mmor 3/4"

(M6–1.25P or 1/4"–20)

Wall Plate

Wall Bracket

Wires to Speaker

Terminal Cover

OverheadView

Wire FromWall Plate

Remove Stand

15mmor 1/2"

Mounting Options


8 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Speaker Connections

Speaker-Level Connection GuideIMPORTANT NOTE: Before making speakerconnections, be certain that your receiver oraudio power amplifier is turned off and pre -ferably unplugged from its AC power source. Thesubwoofer should not be connected to an ACpower source until all speaker wire connectionshave been made.

Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (–) terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics, including Harman Kardon, use red to denote the(+) terminal and black for the (–) terminal.

Newer Harman Kardon receivers conform to theCEA standard and therefore use a color otherthan red or black for the (+) terminal to indicatesome speaker positions: e.g., surround left.Although the HKTS 2 system has red and blackcollars on the individual speaker terminals todenote the positive and negative connections,your system includes a colored band on the positive lead at both ends of every speaker cableand a matching colored sticker for each of thetwo satellite speakers, conforming to the key onpage 6. The subwoofer has a purple SUB inputjack. This system is intended to help you ensurethat the speaker in each location is connected tothe correct terminals on your receiver or amplifier.

The (+) lead of the speaker wire is indicatedwith a stripe and has the colored band corresponding to the speaker’s position. It isimportant to connect all speakers identically: (+)on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and (–) onthe speaker to (–) on the amplifier. Wiring “outof phase” results in thin sound, weak bass and apoor stereo image.

To connect the supplied speaker wires to thesatellite terminals located on the bottom of eachspeaker, press the red or black tab, insert thebare end of the wire into the hole, and releasethe tab. Gently tug on the wire to make surethat it is fully inserted.

For the best performance, Harman Kardon recommends that the subwoofer be connectedusing either the Line-Level Subwoofer (SUB)Input � or the Line-Level Full-RangeInputs �. However, if the application requiresthe use of the speaker-level connections for thesubwoofer, unscrew the binding-post collar untilthe pass-through hole in the center post is visible under the collar. Insert the bare end ofthe wire through this hole; then screw the collardown until the connection is tight. The hole inthe center of each collar is intended for use withbanana-type connectors.


SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 9

Use this installation method if your receiver/processor has a dedicated LFE subwoofer out-put.

Use the line-level input jack marked "SUB" forthe Low-Frequency Effects channel. Connect thisjack to the LFE output or subwoofer output on your receiver or amplifier. Connect eachspeaker to the corresponding speaker terminalson your receiver or amplifier.

Make sure that you have configured your surround-sound processor for “Subwoofer On.” The left and right speakers should all be set to“Small.”

Speaker Connections

LINE LEVEL IN

L R SUB

SUB /L F E O u t

SUB-TS Subwoofer

Rec eive r

F ron t L e f t

F ron t Ri gh t

F ro n t Ri g h t

F ro n t Le f t

– + – +


10 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Speaker Connections

Use this installation method for Dolby Pro Logicor Dolby Virtual Speaker applications (not DolbyDigital, DTS® or other digital processing), wherethe receiver/processor is equipped with a subwoofer output, or a volume-controlled preamp (line-) level output:

Use RCA-type patch cords to connect the line-level subwoofer output on your receiver or toamplifier either the left or right line-level inputon the subwoofer.

Use both the left and right inputs on the sub-woofer if your receiver or processor has both leftand right line-level outputs. In that case, you willneed to supply a second interconnect cable.

If your receiver is equipped with line-level out-puts but does not have a separate subwooferoutput, use a Y-adapter (not supplied) to bridgethe receiver’s preamp output to the main ampinput for that channel, and connect the long endof the adapter to the corresponding line-levelinput on the subwoofer.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the Sub Input � onthe subwoofer with Dolby Pro Logic processors.

If your receiver/processor has a built-in low-pass-crossover filter for the subwoofer output,you may use the Sub Input � to bypass thesubwoofer’s internal crossover.

Connect each speaker to the correspondingspeaker terminals on your receiver or amplifier.

Make sure that you have configured your surround sound processor for “Subwoofer On.”The left and right speakers should all be set to“Small.”

When all connections have been made, plug theAC power cord on the subwoofer into an ACoutlet.

Receiver

SUB/LFE Out

FrontLeft

FrontRight

SUB-TSSubwoofer

Line-Level

R L

– + – +

FrontRight

FrontLeft


SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11

Speaker Connections

Dolby* Pro Logic* (Non-Digital) –Speaker LevelUse this installation method for Dolby Pro Logicor Dolby Virtual Speaker applications (not Dolby Digital, DTS® or other digital processing),where the receiver/processor does not have asubwoofer output, or a volume-controlled preamp (line-) level output:

Connect your receiver or amplifier’s front leftand right speaker terminals to the left and rightterminals on the subwoofer that are marked“High Level In.”

Connect the left and right terminals on the sub-woofer that are marked “High Level Out” to thecorresponding terminals on the back of yourfront left and right speakers.

Front Left Front Right

Receiver

– + – +

SUB-TSSubwoofer

FrontRight

FrontLeft

L

R

HIGH

LEVEL


12 OPERATION

Operation

Move the Master Power switch (marked“Power” �) to the “•” (On) position to use thesubwoofer. The subwoofer will automaticallyturn itself on or go into standby mode depending on whether or not a signal is beingsent to it by your receiver or surround processor,and provided that the Trigger On/Off Switch �is moved down so that it is in the "AUTO"position. When your receiver or amplifier is off,the subwoofer will be in standby mode and theLED Indicator on the top of the subwoofer willturn amber. When your receiver or amplifier isturned on, it will automatically turn itself on andthe LED Indicator will turn blue.

If you will be away from home for an extendedperiod of time, or if the subwoofer will not beused, switch the Master Power switch � tothe OFF position.

VolumeVolume can be adjusted using the SubwooferLevel Control � (above), as shown below. Turn the control knob clockwise to increase thevolume of the subwoofer, and counterclockwiseto decrease the subwoofer's volume.

Additional Bass AdjustmentsIn addition to the volume adjustments describedabove, the subwoofer includes a Phase Switch and a Filter Switch � that can be used toadjust the bass response to suit your listeningenvironment or taste.

In most situations, the Phase Switch shouldbe left in the NORMAL position. If you suspect that the subwoofer is playing outof phase with the other speakers, which wouldtend to diminish bass response, try placing thisswitch in the REVERSE position. There is noharm in experimenting, and you may return theswitch to the NORMAL position at any time. If you rearrange your room and reposition thespeakers, it would be a good idea to checkwhether they are in phase by flipping thisswitch.

The High-Cut (Low-Pass) Filter Switch � limits the frequencies of the audio signalinputted to the subwoofer to the low frequen-cies that the subwoofer reproduces best. This allows the subwoofer to perform more efficiently, and with superior bass reproduction,minimizing distortion that might occur if thesubwoofer attempted to reproduce higher frequencies. This switch should be left in the ON position, except:

1. When the Sub Input � is being used, inwhich case it has no effect, or

2. When the Speaker-Level Inputs � or theLine-Level Full-Range Inputs � are beingused with a crossover or filter aboard thereceiver or processor.

In these two circumstances, place the switch inthe OFF position.

MIN MAX

SubwooferLevel

MIN MAX

SubwooferLevel


TROUBLESHOOTING 13

Troubleshooting

If there is no sound from • Check that receiver/amplifier is on and a source is playing.any of the speakers: • Check that the powered subwoofer is plugged in, its Power switch � is switched on to

the “ON•” position.• Check all wires and connections between receiver/amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires

are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.• Review proper operation of your receiver/amplifier.

If there is no sound coming • Check the “Balance” control on your receiver/amplifier.from one speaker: • Check all wires and con nections between receiver/ amplifier and speakers. Make sure all wires are

connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.• In Dolby Digital or DTS® modes, make sure that the receiver/processor is configured so that the

speaker in question is enabled.

If the system plays at low volumes • Check all wires and con nec ti ons between receiver/amplifier and speakers. but shuts off as volume is Make sure all wires are connected. increased: Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut or punctured.

• If more than one pair of main speakers is being used, check the minimum impedance requirements of your receiver/amplifier.

If there is low (or no) bass • Make sure the connections to the left and right “Speaker Inputs” have the correct polarity (+ and –).output: • Make sure the subwoofer is plugged into an active electrical outlet.

• Make sure the powered subwoofer is plugged in and switched on.• In Dolby Digital or DTS® modes, make sure your receiver/processor is

configured so that the subwoofer and LFE output are enabled.


14 SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

HKTS 2 SystemFrequency Response35Hz – 20kHz (–6dB)

SAT-TSSatellitesRecommended Power 10 – 120 Watts

Impedance8 Ohms nominal

Sensitivity86dB @ 1 Watt/1 meter

TweeterOne 1/2" dome, video-shielded

MidrangeDual 3" drivers, video-shielded

Dimensions (H x W x D) 243mm x 100mm x 92mm

Weight 1kg

SUB-TSSubwooferAmplifier 200 Watts RMS

Bass10" Woofer, bass-reflex enclosure

Dimensions (H x W x D) 479mm x 340mm x 340mm

Weight 15kg

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

* Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.


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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves orother apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plughas two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong isprovided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult anelectrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or tablespecified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When acart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatuscombination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periodsof time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when theapparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug isdamaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, theapparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or hasbeen dropped.

15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objectsfilled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.

16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect thepower supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such assunshine, fire or the like.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerousvoltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alertthe user to the presence of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus torain or moisture.

Important Safety Instructions


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